Trends in hospice referral timing and location among individuals dying of ovarian cancer: persistence of missed opportunities.

Megan A MullinsJulie RuterbuschMichele L CoteShitanshu UppalLauren P Wallner

Published in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2023)

Timeliness of hospice referral is not improving over time despite opportunities for earlier referral across multiple clinical settings. Future work delineating how to capitalize on these opportunities is essential for improving the timeliness of hospice care.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
affordable care act